We enjoyed a day off yesterday which included brunch at La Fonda Restaurant and some time sight-seeing in Ensenada. There were a few rain showers throughout the day but it was a great day and we enjoyed time together as a team. Something you could pray for…we met another missions group (American) in Ensenada and while we were there one of their members, a woman in her sixties, was struck by a semi-truck. Some of our team was on the accident site and helped her. Her legs were crushed and she was bleeding badly. Please pray for her healing and for her team who were obviously shaken by the accident.
Today started early for some of the team who headed to Tijuana to serve breakfast to families who live on the former dump of Tijuana. They were able to serve food, hold babies and love on people. It was a good morning.
Others worked at Casa de Luz, holding babies, teaching a dance class, leading sports and games, doing crafts with the children, and cleaning out some storage areas. A few people also went out into the neighbourhood and delivered invitations to our city-wide outreach event and gave gifts and candy to the children.
Many of the men worked a long day on the jobsite. Thankfully the weather was good and they got lots done. We are a little behind schedule though so your prayers are appreciated!
After dinner the Moms of CDL and some of the CDL volunteers were treated to a Spa night complete with manicures and pedicures, hairstyles, makeup, massages, delicious desserts and coffee, gift bags and new pajama sets and clothing. It is such a privilege for us to bless these Moms who work hard to provide for their children.
We also provided child-care for their kids while the Moms enjoyed their night off in another quiet building. The children had fun playing games and hanging out with our team. We also got to hand out the Christmas shoe-boxes to the children of CDL tonight. It was fun to watch them opening their gifts – a lot of big smiles in the room tonight!
And of course, you can’t celebrate New Year’s Eve in Mexico without fireworks so that is how we will be ending the evening! Happy New Year’s, everyone!
We have several team members who are sick so please continue to pray for strength and health and protection for us. We are serving in a lot of different areas and we need strength and energy (and God’s grace) to accomplish it. Thank you!
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